Every year, the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, honors one book as the most distinguished picture book for children. This award, named for illustrator Randolph Caldecott, has been given to books since 1938. We have shared a few recent Caldecott award-winners and honorees on this page, but the complete list can be found here. These books are sure to delight readers of all ages with their beautiful, interesting, and thought-provoking illustrations and stories.
The Hello, Goodbye Window
Written by Norton Juster
Illustrated by Chris Raschke
The kitchen window at Nanny and Poppy's house is no ordinary window. It is where a young girl and her grandparents watch stars, play games and even spy on the tiger in the backyard. The childlike pictures accompany the child like voice with lively and energetic colors. The Hello, Goodbye Window is a fun read with tots on your lap that will evoke past memories at Grandma and Grandpa's house for the reader.
Interest level K-3
Reviewed by Lesley Hermann
The Lion and the Mouse
Written and Illustrated by Jerry Pinckney
2010 Caldecott Winner
The classic Aesop's fable of unlikely friendship is retold by Jerry Pinckney through beautiful illustrations without words. How could a mouse possibly help a lion? And what might the lion do to return the favor? Children and adults alike will marvel at Pinckney's masterful watercolors, especially in the expressions on the lion's face. Pinckney includes an insightful and moving author's note at the end of the book, urging readers to consider friendship and our relationship with the natural world.
Reading Level: Ages 3-6 Interest Level: Pre-K-5
Reviewed by Robin Hosemann